We won't be erased: LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Open Mic and Breathing Session
No joke: the 2021 Legislative Session has been hard. So let's talk about it.
April 2, 2021
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Past Events
April 2, 2021
Equality Day Virtual Reception
Come meet your representatives, and share your thoughts with other LGBTQIA+ individuals, organizations, and allies. All are welcome!
March 3, 2021
Trans People Belong in SD: A Legislative Recap
Join the Human Rights Campaign, the Transformation Project Advocacy Network, the Black Hills Center for Equality and our team at the ACLU of South Dakota for a virtual panel discussion on past and present anti-trans legislation and how you can get plugged in for the fight ahead.
February 14, 2021
OLLI Shorts: Legislative Advocacy
OLLI Shorts are 20-minute programs open to the public during the month of February. For the Zoom link, please email OLLI@usd.edu.
Indigenous Legislative Academy
Sharing your story and making your voice heard is more important now than ever.
January 29, 2021
Activist Academy
Join us for our Virtual Activist Academy at 7 p.m. CT on January 6 for tips and tricks to help develop your skills as an advocate and activist. We’ll also share resources on how to influence our elected officials.
January 7, 2021
Stop By Voter Registration Drive
A voteOUT event. Please note that Hippie Haven is closed on Sundays!
October 20, 2020
Watertown Pride in the Park
Pride in the Park is hosted by Watertown Love
September 13, 2020
Voting Rights Happy Hour at Home
Every eligible LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit voter has an obligation to vote in the upcoming election. We’re hosting this event to make sure everyone is prepared to make their voices heard. Join via Zoom or Facebook live on Aug. 20 and submit your questions ahead of time by emailing southdakota@aclu.org.
August 21, 2020
Virtual Book Club: "So You Want to Talk About Race"
Craving something good to read? Want to find new ways to inform your activism? Looking for a way to build a community around the issues of civil rights? Then the ACLU of South Dakota's Civil Liberties Book Club is for you!
July 9, 2020